This white paper challenges traditional assumptions of MBCPs, advocating for flexibility, personalisation, and digital engagement. It explores key areas such as program duration, online delivery, and the integration of mental health and substance abuse interventions, offering evidence-based insights to improve outcomes and effectiveness.

Our Director of Research and Evaluation presented innovative strategies to enhance monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices to key evaluators and policymakers from DFFH, DJCS, and the DOH. Explore how the Embedded Researcher Model and a shift to nuanced outcomes can drive real-time program improvements and sustainable impact.

Explore the findings of the latest evaluation report on the Caroline Chisholm Society’s maternal wrap-around services, detailing their support for over 1,500 families in the Goulburn Valley.

The Youth Crime Review provides evidence-based insights into effective interventions like Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to reduce youth crime in Australia. By synthesising over 700 publications, this report informs policymakers on best practices, systemic barriers, and the importance of rehabilitation-focused strategies in youth justice reform.

This study, conducted in collaboration with BrainPark, the Centre for Behaviour Change, and QIMR Berghofer, reviews factors affecting university students' physical activity through the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B model. It offers key insights into the barriers and facilitators, informing future interventions to promote active lifestyles.

Explore the nuanced outcomes of this 3 study evaluation, revealing both the strengths and limitations of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in shaping staff responses and workplace safety in out-of-home care.

Presented at the AIFS Conference, this presentation explored how Living Labs and participatory evaluation can improve service design in social welfare by involving individuals with lived experience.

Explore the nuanced outcomes of this 3-pronged evaluation, revealing both the strengths and limitations of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in shaping staff responses and workplace safety.

Navigate the complexities of outcome measurement with our guide, offering strategic insights for selecting and implementing tools that align with your service goals and enhance client impact.

This updated review delves into the developmental risk factors of IPV, underscoring their critical role in shaping effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Explore how the EHFS program uniquely shapes the lives of families, weaving together personal narratives and empirical data to showcase its impact on community well-being.

Exploring the enduring impact of early childhood experiences, this study reveals how maternal care can shape behaviours in adulthood.

The embedded researcher model is beginning to gain traction for its direct integration of research insights into organisational processes, providing timely, relevant analysis and strategic advice.

This analysis emphasises the need to prioritise outcome-focused evaluations in programs, recognising their complexity but greater long-term value over simpler output metrics.

Our thinking into the CARE model's implementation, benefits, and challenges, guiding organisations towards effective and sustainable child care practices.

The success of Living Labs in social welfare hinge on elevating client voice and systemic change for truly inclusive services.